Protective jewelry display device

ABSTRACT

A protective display device comprising a hollow transparent tube; an article for sale or display placed inside the tube; two covers respectively closing openings at both ends of the tube; a disposable blocking material closing and locking connecting portions between each end of the tubes and each of the two covers; at least one observation window passing through walls of the tube to facilitate measurement and observation of the article for sale or display.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present application relates to a protective displace device for jewelry, particularly a display tube for protection.

2. Description of the Related Art

During e-commerce operations concerning pearls, gemstones and the like, sellers need to deliver commodities to customers through logistics distribution, and customers, if not satisfied with the quality or style of commodities, will return the commodities in their entirety to the sellers.

Because such commodities are expensive, and delicate, it is necessary, during the entire transaction, to not only take certain protective measures against theft, but also display commodities to the customers to the utmost extent, in order to facilitate customers' observation, measurement, inspection and evaluation. However, there are not yet any related products on the market to meet these requirements.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is designed to overcome deficiencies discussed in the BACKGROUND section, and provides a protective jewelry display device, which is more suitable to be used in e-commerce. The device provides certain protection against theft and damages, and facilitates observation of commodities, has a simple structure, and is easy to use.

A protective display device in accordance with the present invention comprises a hollow transparent tube; an article for sale or display placed inside the tube; two covers respectively closing openings at both ends of the hollow tube; a disposable (i.e., one-use or not reusable) blocking material closing and locking connecting portions between each end of the hollow tube and each of the two covers; and at least one observation window that passes through the walls of the hollow tube to facilitate measurement and observation of a commodity previously placed in the hollow tube.

The disposable blocking material is preferably a sealing wax or a lead seal.

The hollow tube may be a flexible or rigid pipe.

The transparent tube may be made of plastics or organic glasses.

Each of the two covers is preferably integrally connected to each end of the hollow tube through a slot structure.

The number of the observation windows is preferably one to three.

The observation window may be of a circular, oval or elongated shape.

The article for sale (a commodity) or display is preferably a jewelry product, more preferably a jewelry product made of pearls or gemstones.

The device in accordance with the present invention has the following advantages: it does not only facilitate theft prevention, but also facilitate measurement and observation of a commodity stored in the device, so as to enable customers to learn more about quality and specifications of the commodity, and to make a decision on whether to purchase or not. Therefore, the invention plays an important role in promoting jewelry and the like, into the field of e-commerce. In addition, the invention is simple in structure, low in cost, and easy for transportation.

The various features of novelty which characterize the invention are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of the disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages, and specific objects attained by its use, reference should be had to the drawing and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated and described preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the drawings:

FIG. 1 schematically shows a front view of a display device in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENTLY PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The followings will further illustrate the present invention in conjunction with the appended drawing, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 1, a display tube for jewelry protection used in e-commerce comprises a transparent hollow tube 1 and a cover 3.

The hollow tube generally is a flexible or rigid tube made of a transparent material (the transparent materials may be plastics, such as polyethylene pipes, polyvinyl chloride pipes, and organic glasses etc.), so that the hollow tube can, to a certain extent, prevent a commodity placed inside the hollow tube from being damaged due to collision. Also, the transparent wall makes it easy for people to observe a commodity placed inside the hollow tube from outside of the hollow tube.

The length and the inner diameter of the hollow tube, and the wall thickness are determined based on the size and texture of the commodities, which are generally 5-50 cm for the length, 1-5 cm for the inner diameter, and 0.1-0.5 cm for the wall thickness.

Further, each of the two covers is integrally connected to each end of the hollow tube through a slot structure. The slot structure shown in FIG. 1 includes a slot made on an inner circumferential surface at both ends of the hollow tube (the slot is connected into a ring along a circumferential direction of the inner circumferential surface) and a flange 3-1 matching with the slot structure at an outer circumferential surface of the cover; the size and number of the slot and the flange may be determined based on specific practical needs. The flange may also be made on the inner circumferential surface at both ends of the hollow tube, and matching slot may then be made on the outer circumferential surface of the covers.

The hollow tube is provided with a number of observation windows 1-1 that pass through the walls, through which, a commodity placed within the hollow tube can be reached easily; the number of observation windows may be one to three, which are usually arranged at both sides or the middle of the hollow tube. The observation window may be of a circular, oval or elongated shape (FIG. 1 shows only one circular measurement window). The size of the observation window is determined based on specific need of measuring and observing the commodity placed inside the hollow tube, and generally may not be greater than the profile of commodity (i.e., the commodity should not pass through the observation window.

Each of the covers respectively closes openings of both ends of the hollow tube. The connection part between each of the covers and the openings is sealed and locked by a disposable blocking materials, such as a sealing wax 2 (also known as a sealing lacquer), a lead seal (also known as a sealing lock) and the like (the sealing wax is required to cover the connection portions between the cover and the hollow tube), the sealing wax and the lead seal are imprinted with password marks (the seal lead may also be filled into the hollow tube and then covered with a cover). Once the cover is opened, then the password marks on the sealing wax and the lead seal will then be destroyed. In that way, it will be known that the commodity placed in in the display device is taken out. The lead seal now is commonly applied, such as plastic seals, pin-type seals, steel-wire seals etc., and can be chosen for ancillary use as required.

The invention is relatively simple for use:

1. If a customer is interested in purchasing, a seller can put a commodity into a hollow tube, cover it with a cover and seal it with a sealing wax or a lead seal, then deliver it to the customer (sent by mail);

2. The customer, upon receipt, may firstly make observation, measurement, inspection and evaluation on the commodity placed within the transparent hollow tube, then by obtaining more information about the commodity, decide whether to purchase it; the customer may open the cover and take the commodity if satisfied with it (making payment through a third party); or otherwise return the commodity without removing the cover;

3. The seller, upon receipt of the returned commodity may check whether the sealing wax or the lead seal is intact, so as to determine whether the commodity is replaced or encounters other circumstances (for example, damages to the password marks on the wax seal, or to the lead seal, will also be considered as an agreement to purchase).

The invention is not limited by the embodiments described above which are presented as examples only but can be modified in various ways within the scope of protection defined by the appended patent claims. 

I claim:
 1. A protective display device comprising a hollow transparent tube; an article for sale or display placed inside the tube; two covers respectively closing openings at both ends of the tube; a disposable blocking material closing and locking connecting portions between each end of the tubes and each of the two covers; at least one observation window passing through walls of the tube to facilitate measurement and observation of the article for sale or display.
 2. The device of claim 1 wherein said disposable blocking material is a sealing wax or a lead seal.
 3. The device of claim 1 wherein the tube is a flexible or rigid pipe.
 4. The device of claim 1 wherein the tube is made of plastics or organic glasses.
 5. The device of claim 1 wherein each of the two covers is integrally connected to each of the two ends of the hollow tube through a slot structure.
 6. The device of claim 1 wherein the number of the observation windows is one to three.
 7. The device of claim 1 wherein the observation window is of a circular, oval or elongated shape.
 8. The device of claim 1 wherein the article for sale of display is a jewelry product.
 9. The device of claim 8 wherein the jewelry product is made of pearls or gemstones. 